# I Spent 30 Minutes With Apple’s CEO. Now I Know Why John Ternus Got the Job

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/i-spent-30-minutes-with-apples-ceo-now-i-know-why-john-ternus-got-the-job/
- Published: 2026-10-30T15:00:00+00:00
- Updated: 2026-10-30T15:34:50+00:00
- Original publisher: Wired
- Original article: https://www.wired.com/story/i-spent-30-minutes-with-apples-ceo-now-i-know-why-john-ternus-got-the-job/
- Topics: Americas, Business, Companies, World

## Key points

- John Ternus’s appointment signals continuity at Apple.
- He has spent 25 years at the company.
- Product expertise and collaboration define his leadership style.

## Summary

John Ternus is set to lead Apple, with his appointment signalling a commitment to continuity after Tim Cook. In an interview, Ternus came across as a long-serving product specialist whose attention to detail and collaborative approach fit Apple’s established culture.

Ternus has worked at Apple for 25 years and previously led areas including Mac, iPad and hardware engineering. Colleagues point to his product instincts and his close working relationship with silicon chief Johny Srouji, who will report to him under a newly combined hardware and technology organisation. Ternus says he will keep learning about the wider CEO role, while Cook remains available to advise and may continue handling some policy relationships.

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